LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, October 23,2013 . 2:30 p.m.
Educational Services Center . Board Room
770 Wilshire Boulevard » Los Angeles, California 90017
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) was cailed
to order at 2:48 p.m. with President Migue! Santiago presiding.
On roll: caii the following members were present: Mike Eng Mona Held, Ernest H. Moreno, Nancy Pearlman,
Miguel Santiago, Scott J. Svonkin, and Steve Veres. Student Trustee Michaei J. Griggs was present.
nterim Chanceitor Adriana D, Barrera was present.
REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES - CLOSED SESSION AGENDA MATTERS
None.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The Ciosed Session agenda was revised as follows:
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Public Employee Employment
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E. Position: Chief Business Officer
F. Position: Chancellor
Motion by Trustee Svonkin, seconded by Trustee Field, to recess to Closed Session in accordance with The
Ra!ph M. Brown Act, Government Code sections 54950 et seq., and the Education Code to discuss the matters
on the posted Ciosed Session agenda pursuant to Government Code section 54954.5 (see Attachment A),
APPROVED: 7 Ayes
The regular meeting recessed to Closed Session at 2:49 p.m,
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the LACCD reconvened at 6:32 p.m. with President MEgue
Santiago presiding.
President Santiago noted that the Board members were present with the exception of Trustee Field.
Interim Chanceitor Adriana D, Barrera was present.
Student Trustee Griggs led the Piedge ofAiiegiance to the Fiag,
(Trustee Field arrived at 6:33 p,m.
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On roll cai! the foiiowjng members were present; Mike Eng Mona Held, Ernest H. Moreno, Nancy Peariman,
Miguel Santiago, Scott J. Svonkin, and Steve Veres. StudenfTrustee Michael J, Griggs was present.
Presided Santiago reportedjhat during thei Special Board meeting held on Tuesday, October 22, 2013, the Board
discussed its priorities for the District and reached agreement on severa! priorities. The Board has charoed
Interim Chanceltor Barrera to develop these prionties as goa! statements that would be presented for approval at
a..futureBoard meetin.9'-.He in.dicated M.the Boardyouid^ present periodic updates of the Board Rules. He
announced the creation of the fo!!owing Board Ad Hoc Committees;
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President^ Selection ~ Steve Veres, Chair, Mona Field and Ernest H, Moreno, Members
Perspnnei Commission - Scott J.Svonkin, Chair, Ernest H, Moreno and Nancy Pearlman, Members
Adutt Education and Workforce Deveiopment - Mike Eng, Chair. Scott J. Svonkin and Ernest H.
Moreno, Members
President Santiago expressed his appreciation to the Trustees for agreeing to serve on these Ad Hoc committees,
REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION - OCTOBER 23. 2013
President Santiago indicated that the Ralph M. Brown Act requires that certain matters decided in Closed Session
be reported during the public session that follows.
The Board reports that it accepted a^settiement with PCN3 for $275,000 for a project at Los Angeles City College.
A copy of the settlement agreement is available from the General Counsel. The vote was unanimous.
The Board further reports that it accepted a settlement with A-1 Electric for $62,500 for a project at West Los
AngeEes College with the District contributing $47.500 towards the settlement and the bafance being paid by
Cordoba Corporation and Beezley Management, A copy of the settlement agreement is avai!ableufrom the
General Counsel The vote was unanimous.
The Board wili continue its Closed Session after the public session, then reconvene in public session again to
report out.
REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS AT THE RESOURCE TA
None,
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COLLEGE PRESIDENTS
Mr. Nabil Abu-Ghazaleh, President, West Los Angeles College (WLAC), distributed a document entitled "Go
West, Go Far" and: discussed the document with respect to the fo!!owihg events that WLAC empioyees and
students participated in during the weekend of October 1:8,2013:
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SJ.E.A.M. Nation - acountywide event for kindergarteners through graders
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Upward Bound Math & Science session
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Taste of Sou
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Audubon Middle School College Fair
Mr Abu-Ghazaieh also distributed documents entit!ed "This is College Everybody Learns!" and "West Los
Angeies CoE!ege Tech Fair" and discussed the documents with respect to the online workshops being offered
throughottt the Fai! 2013 semester.
Mr. Fartey Herzek, interim President, Los Angeles Harbor Cotlege (LAHC), announced that the cirand openinct of
the Science Complex will: take piace on Thursday, October 24, 2013'.
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Ms Renee D Martinez President Los Angeles City Coltege (LACC) announced that on November 4 through 6,
2013, an event entitled "Assassmation in America:- Examining the Life, Poiitics, and Death of President John F^
Kennedy" wiil take place at LACC at the Student Union.
PUBLIC AGENDA REQUESTS
Orai Presentations
President Santiago read the cautionary language for speakers and their personal responsibi!ity and, potentiaHy,
personal liiabiiity for defamatory remarks.
Mr KnstopherKale addressed the Board regarding^the Los Angeies Vaiiey Cojlege (LAVC) Inter-Ciub Council
£onsti?uti?n.: ^. .r'e9uested.. th.at,a .^ev!ew of Administrative^Re9ul^ion S-9 Eligfbility for Associated Student
Organization Offices be conducted with respect to how the ASO ConstitLition appliei to the college cEubs.
President Santiago indicated that this request would be referred to interim Chancelior Barrera.
Mr Ernest Roberts addressed the Board regarding Corn. No. FPDt^Facilities Pianning and Development Routine
Report Roman Numera! II. Authorize Amendment to Professional Service Agreemenis Item B. as it relates to a
proposed amendment to an agreement wjth PV Jobs to provide for continued Districtwide management of the
Speciai Opportunities program for the LACCD bond program.
Mr. Michae! Ealy addressed the Board regarding the lack of network security in the Library at Los Angeles
Southwest Co!!ege (LASC) and issues with respect to his financial aid application.
President Santiago requested that Interim Chancellor Barrera foiiow up with Dr. Yasmin DeEahoussaye, Interim
President, LASC, regarding these issues.
Proposed Actions
None.
REPORTS AND_RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE BOARD
Reports of Standing and Special CommHtees
Trustee Veres reported on the Faciiities Master Planning & Oversight Committee meeting.
Proposed Actions
The following action item, considered as a part as if fully set forth hereto and a certified copy of which will be on
fiie in the Office of the Board of Trustees, was presented by the Board of Trustees and action taken as indicated.
Corn. No. BT1. Conference Attendance Ratification/AuthorizatJon
Motion by Trustee Svonkin, seconded by Trustee Field, to adopt Corn. No. BT1.
Interim Chancellor Barrera indicated that Trustee Eng had requested that future Conference
Attendance/Ratification requests indude the do!iar amount being expended, 'She indicated that the cost for Item
A. Ratify payment of necessary expenses for Mike Eng, member of this Board of Trustees, to have attended the
Community Coiiege League of California (CCLC) Regional Advocacy Convenings he!d on October 15, 2013 in
WaSnut, California would be a not to exceed cost of $50 for mj!eage only,
Interim Chancelior Barrera indicated that the cost for item B, Authorize payment of necessary expenses for Mike
Eng, member of this Board of Trustees, to attend the Community Co!!ege League of Caiifomia Annual Convention
& Partner Conferences to be held in Burlingame, Ca!ifomia on November 21:23,2013 wouid be a not to exceed
cost of $1,200.
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Interim ChanceiiorBarrera indicated that future conference attendance requests for a!! Trustees would include the
anticipated expenditure.
Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Gnggs)
ADOPTED: 7 Ayes
CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters Requiring a Majority Vote
Motion by Trustee Svonkin, seconded by Trustee Veres, to adopt the Consent Calendar on Matters Requiring a
Majority Vote.
President Santiago requested that Board members identify agenda items about which they had questions.
Discussion was requested regarding Corn No.FPD1,
President Santiago indicated that Corn. No. FPD1, would be separated for the vote.
Corn. No. HRD1. Authorize Emptoyment Action for Interim Vice Chancet!or
The Student Trustee's vote would not apply to HRD1.
ADOPTED: 7 Ayes
Corn. No. FPD1. Faciiities Plannincf and DevebDment Routine Report
There was discussion regarding various items in Corn. No, FPD1.
Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Gnggs)
ADOPTED: 7 Ayes
RECOMMENDATjONSfROM THE CHANCELLOR
Convene Public Hearing on Resolution to Convey Right of Entry to the City of Los Angeles
PJ?s!deAnt-8-?n-tia??-c???Jajred.t^ P.U^JC.hea^nR,2P.e,? r%ardj?.9 tr!?.Resolution to Convey Right of Entry to the City
of Los Angeies. He introduced Mr. James D. O'Reilly, Chief Faci!ities Executive.
Public Comment
None.
yr: ?)ReillX lndicartedthau?eRiJrpose ?f th? resojution is to convey the right of entry to the City of Los Angeles
for the purpose of access for the construction of water supply and drainage pipelines for Machado Lake and
bikeway improvements around Machado Lake, located along the western boundary of LAHC,
President Santiago declared the pub!ic hearing closed.
I/1e.M!?w%actio? !temA con?^?r^ a,s a ^art as ^ ^Ll^, setforth heretoand certified copies of which wiit be on
file in the Office of the Board of Trustees, was presented by Interim Chancellor Barrera and action taken as
indicated.
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Corn. No, FPD2. Adopt Resolution to Convey Right of Entry to the City of Los Angeles
Motion by Trustee Fieid, seconded by Trustee Svonkin, to adopt Corn.No. FPD2.
StudenHrustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Griggs)
ADOPTED: 7 Ayes
RECESS TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Motion by Trustee Fieid, seconded by Trustee Svonkin, to recess to the Committee of the Whole.
Without objection, so ordered,
The regular meeting recessed to the Committee of the Whoie at 7:11 p.m.
President Santiago relinquished the gave! to Vice President Svonkin to chair the Committee of the Who!e.
Vice President Svonkin noted that al! of the Board members were present.
Public Speakers
None,
Presentatlons/lnitjatlve Reviews
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Presentation on Information Technology: District and Colleges
nterim Chancellor Barrera introduced Mr. Jorge Mata, Chief information ^ Officer Information Technology,
Educational Service^ Center and Dr Mark E Henderson, Manager, College Information Systems, Los AngeFes
Pierce College, and Chair, District Technology Council.
A document entitled "Information Technology Report to the Board of Trustees" was distributed.
!vl^n^?t^Ra^,^.F!?wefp?int.ipres?nta?oil anddiscussed the document with respect to sources of data
EDUCAUSEfinstitujjpna! benchmarking) Core Data Service (CDS) Aimanac Information Technology (IT)
?nan^.in?.^nd ,!J ?.t?!^9l.Roii!3_9e,and(:?ntr?!i,ied exPenditures compared to Nal'LACCD expenditures, LACCD
nvestment in IT, total (centralized + college) IT expenditures, centralized IT (ESC) expenditures, and centraiized
T technology organization.
Dr. Henderson continued the Powerpoint presentation and discussed the document with respect to colleges
t^chn?.lc)9Lor?ia^za!ion. Ec^cationaJ se.rYIC?s c.eI1Jer' (Esc,).,and college IT partnership District-'leve! technology
pianning, breakdown of coilege and centraiized IT expenditures, and number of students per co!!ege IT staff
member.
Mr, Mata continued the Powerpoint presentation and: discussed the document with respect to centralized IT costs
comparison of one district versus 10 co!!eges and actual centralized costs versus caicuiated cost of 10 colleges.
Dr. Henderson continued the Powerpoint presentation and discussed the document with respect to technology
nfrastructure managed by cpliege and ESC computers/network/phones, academic computer iabs and smart
classrooms, and information/data'storage for the LACCD.
Mr. Mata concluded the Powerpoint presentation and discussed the document with respect to Districtwide !T
projects (Measured),
Interim Chancellor Barrera expressed her appreciation to Mr. Mata and Dr, Henderson for their presentation.
Vice President Svonkin initiated a question and answer session regarding the presentation,
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Other Business
None.
Adjournment of the Committee of the Whoie
There being no objection, Vice President Svonkin adjourned the CommJttee of the Whole at 7:59 p.m.
Vice President Svonkln reiinquished the gave! to President Santiago.
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING_QF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the LACCD reconvened at 7:59 p.m. with President Miguef
Santiago presiding.
President Santiago noted that all Board members were present.
NOTICE REPORTS AND INFORMATIVES
None.
ANNOUNCEIVIENTS AND INDICATIONS OF FUTURE PROPOSED ACTIONS
Trustee Peariman requested^that the Board meeting be adjourned in the memory of Mr. Michae! Landsberry, the
Math teacher who tost his life during the shooting "at Sparks Middle School in Sparks, Nevada on October 21,
2013.
RECESS TO SECOND CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Trustee Svpnkin, seconded by Student Trustee Griggs, to recess to the second Ciosed Session In
accordance with The Ralph M Brown Act, Government Code sections 54950 et seq., and the Education Code to
discuss the remaining matters that have not yet been addressed on the posted Ciosed Session agenda pursuant
to Government Code section 54954.5 (see Attachment A).
Without objection, so ordered.
The regular meeting recessed to the second CEosed Session at 8:03 p.m.
(Trustee Field and Student Trustee Griggs left at 8:04 p,m.
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the LACCD reconvened at 8:33 p.m. with President Migue
Santiago presiding.
President Santiago noted that the Board members were present with the exception of Trustee Field and Student
Trustee Griggs.
Interim Chancellor Adrians D. Barrera was present.
REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN IN SECOND CLOSED SESSION - OCTOBER 23.2013
President Santiago indicated that the Ralph M. Brown Act requires that certain matters decided in Closed Session
be reported during the public session that fofiows.
The Board reports that it authorized the filing of an appea! in John Coien v. LACCD, a Smal! Ciajms action i
which the plaintiff was awarded $2,240, The vote was six in favor with Trustee Fieid absent,
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The Board took no further actions required to be reported.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no objection, the regular meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m, in the memory of Mr. Michae
Landsberry.
ADRIANA D, BARRERA
nterim Chance!!or and Secretary of the Board of Trustees
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Assistant Secretary to the Board
APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
MJgue! Santiago
President of the Board
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LOS ANGELES COMMUNRYCOLLEGE DISTRICT
770WiEshireBoutevanc!,LosAngetes,CA90017 213/891^000
ATTACHMENT A
CLOSED SESSION
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Educational Services Center
Board Room - First Floor
770 WilshEre Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Public Employee Employment
(pursuant to Government Code section 54957)
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A. Position: President, Los Angeles Valfey College
B, Position: President, Los Angeles Harbor College
C. Position: President, Los Angeies Southwest College
D. Position: Vice Chancellor of Human Resources
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Conference with Labor Negotiator
(pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6)
A. District Negotiators: Adriana D. Barrera
Employee Units: All Units
All Unrepresented Employees
B. District Negotiators: Adriana D. Barrera
Employee Unit: ClericaJfTechnicaf
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Public Employee DEscipline/Dismissal/Reiease/Charges/Complaints
(pursuant to Government Code section 54957)
Closed Session
October 23,2013
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IV. Conference with Legal Counsel . Existing Litigation
(pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(a)
A. John Colon v. LACCD
B. Carol Garmyn v. LACCD
C. Armlne Stepanyan v. LACCD
D. Michael Miller v. LACCD, JamHlah Moore, and Kenneth Sherwood
£ LACCD v. Michael MHIer
F. Blue Fields Electric v. Chegini Enterprises, Inc. dba SMC Construction,
LACCD,etal.
V. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
(pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(b)
A. Claim regarding project at Los Angeles City College.
B. Ctaim regarding project at West Los Angeles College.
C. Potential litigation ~ 1 matter
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ATTACHMENT A
CLOSED SESSION
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Educational Services Center
Board Room - First Floor
770 Wiishire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90017
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Public Employee Employment
(pursuant to Government Code section 54957)
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Position: Chief BusJness Officer
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Position: Chancellor